Creek Views
The rooftop and terrace seating look across Dubai Creek, Old Dubai and the Infinity Bridge.
Stories Lounge - Dubai
Bur Dubai
Stories Lounge is a rooftop restaurant and shisha lounge in Bur Dubai, with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking Dubai Creek. It suits relaxed dinners, family celebrations and lively evenings, especially if you want to pair Indian food with smooth shisha or live entertainment such as belly dancing.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
839 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Smooth Shisha
Reviews describe the shisha as long-lasting and smooth, with flavours that stay balanced without turning harsh.
Family Rooms
A family room birthday celebration was handled well, including a group with children.
Food Variety
The menu covers Indian dishes alongside pizza, pasta and international-style options.
Live Shows
Belly dancing, Bollywood events and live music give evenings more energy than a standard dinner.
Sunset Setting
The terrace is especially appealing around sunset, when visitors can see the creek, abras and surrounding waterfront.
What to Eat at Stories Lounge - Dubai How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Stories Lounge - Dubai, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Stories Lounge - Dubai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Cheesy fries Net +1
“We had cheesy fries and Chilli garlic lollipop which were quiet up to the mark.”
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“We had cheesy fries and Chilli garlic lollipop which were quiet up to the mark.”March 2025
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Cheesy tortilla Net +1
“The Cheesy Tortilla was crisp and indulgent, the Murgh Pahadi was beautifully marinated and full of depth in flavor, and the Manchurian was perfectly balanced with just the right touch of spice.”
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“The Cheesy Tortilla was crisp and indulgent, the Murgh Pahadi was beautifully marinated and full of depth in flavor, and the Manchurian was perfectly balanced with just the right touch of spice.”February 2026
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Chicken salad Net +1
“I ordered a Kiwi Mojito and a Snickers Shake, followed by a Chicken Salad – which was super delicious.”
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“I ordered a Kiwi Mojito and a Snickers Shake, followed by a Chicken Salad – which was super delicious.”April 2025
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Chilli garlic lollipop Net +1
“We had cheesy fries and Chilli garlic lollipop which were quiet up to the mark.”
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“We had cheesy fries and Chilli garlic lollipop which were quiet up to the mark.”March 2025
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Creamy garlic pasta Net +1
“Went to Stories Lounge with my friends & everything was exceptional.🙌 Appetizing food, refreshing mocktails, ambience, choice of Bollywood music.🥹 Their Creamy Garlic Pasta is a must try!!🤌 And you can get flavored pipes for only 30 AED, everyday from 12 pm to 4 am. Also, they have Bollywood Quiz Night every Tuesday by Dr. Yusuf. You can even win vouchers for food and drinks!🤩”
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“Went to Stories Lounge with my friends & everything was exceptional.🙌 Appetizing food, refreshing mocktails, ambience, choice of Bollywood music.🥹 Their Creamy Garlic Pasta is a must try!!🤌 And you can get flavored pipes for only 30 AED, everyday from 12 pm to 4 am. Also, they have Bollywood Quiz Night every Tuesday by Dr. Yusuf. You can even win vouchers for food and drinks!🤩”July 2025
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Grilled chicken skewer Net +1
“I tried the Punjabi chole tikki, old skool paneer tikka, grilled chicken skewer, and Mediterranean kachumber salad, and they were all delicious.”
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“I tried the Punjabi chole tikki, old skool paneer tikka, grilled chicken skewer, and Mediterranean kachumber salad, and they were all delicious.”October 2024
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Hyderabadi dum chicken biryani Net +1
“For the main course, I had the Hyderabadi dum chicken biryani and Thai vegetable green curry, both of which were flavorful and satisfying.”
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“For the main course, I had the Hyderabadi dum chicken biryani and Thai vegetable green curry, both of which were flavorful and satisfying.”October 2024
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Iftar Net +1
“We tried their Iftar, and the food was good in taste and nicely prepared.”
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“We tried their Iftar, and the food was good in taste and nicely prepared.”March 2026
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Kunafa Net +1
“To conclude the evening, the Kunafa was an exquisite dessert — rich, delicately prepared, and the perfect sweet finale.”
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“To conclude the evening, the Kunafa was an exquisite dessert — rich, delicately prepared, and the perfect sweet finale.”February 2026
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Manchurian Net +1
“The Cheesy Tortilla was crisp and indulgent, the Murgh Pahadi was beautifully marinated and full of depth in flavor, and the Manchurian was perfectly balanced with just the right touch of spice.”
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Review excerpts
“The Cheesy Tortilla was crisp and indulgent, the Murgh Pahadi was beautifully marinated and full of depth in flavor, and the Manchurian was perfectly balanced with just the right touch of spice.”February 2026
Honorable mentions (9)
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Meaty sausages pizza Net +1
“Then we tried the Meaty Sausages Pizza – again, absolutely yummy!”
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“Then we tried the Meaty Sausages Pizza – again, absolutely yummy!”April 2025
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Mediterranean kachumber salad Net +1
“I tried the Punjabi chole tikki, old skool paneer tikka, grilled chicken skewer, and Mediterranean kachumber salad, and they were all delicious.”
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“I tried the Punjabi chole tikki, old skool paneer tikka, grilled chicken skewer, and Mediterranean kachumber salad, and they were all delicious.”October 2024
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Murgh pahadi Net +1
“The Cheesy Tortilla was crisp and indulgent, the Murgh Pahadi was beautifully marinated and full of depth in flavor, and the Manchurian was perfectly balanced with just the right touch of spice.”
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Review excerpts
“The Cheesy Tortilla was crisp and indulgent, the Murgh Pahadi was beautifully marinated and full of depth in flavor, and the Manchurian was perfectly balanced with just the right touch of spice.”February 2026
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Old skool paneer tikka Net +1
“I tried the Punjabi chole tikki, old skool paneer tikka, grilled chicken skewer, and Mediterranean kachumber salad, and they were all delicious.”
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“I tried the Punjabi chole tikki, old skool paneer tikka, grilled chicken skewer, and Mediterranean kachumber salad, and they were all delicious.”October 2024
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Palak khichdi Net +1
“Next up was the Palak Khichdi – a comforting Indian dish I’d totally recommend, especially with such a great vibe around.”
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“Next up was the Palak Khichdi – a comforting Indian dish I’d totally recommend, especially with such a great vibe around.”April 2025
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Punjabi chole tikki Net +1
“I tried the Punjabi chole tikki, old skool paneer tikka, grilled chicken skewer, and Mediterranean kachumber salad, and they were all delicious.”
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“I tried the Punjabi chole tikki, old skool paneer tikka, grilled chicken skewer, and Mediterranean kachumber salad, and they were all delicious.”October 2024
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Tandoori (jingha) prawns Net +1
“We ate the chaat, seafood pizza, chicken kadai, naan, and my favorite dish the tandoori (jingha) prawns.”
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“We ate the chaat, seafood pizza, chicken kadai, naan, and my favorite dish the tandoori (jingha) prawns.”August 2025
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Thai vegetable green curry Net +1
“For the main course, I had the Hyderabadi dum chicken biryani and Thai vegetable green curry, both of which were flavorful and satisfying.”
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Review excerpts
“For the main course, I had the Hyderabadi dum chicken biryani and Thai vegetable green curry, both of which were flavorful and satisfying.”October 2024
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White chocolate hazelnut flux Net +1
“For dessert, I indulged in the white chocolate hazelnut flux, which was the perfect ending to the meal.”
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“For dessert, I indulged in the white chocolate hazelnut flux, which was the perfect ending to the meal.”October 2024
Drinks 2
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Berry mojito Net +1
“We had pizza and passion fruit mojito and Berry mojito the quality of drinks were amazing.”
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“We had pizza and passion fruit mojito and Berry mojito the quality of drinks were amazing.”April 2026
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Passion fruit mojito Net +1
“We had pizza and passion fruit mojito and Berry mojito the quality of drinks were amazing.”
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“We had pizza and passion fruit mojito and Berry mojito the quality of drinks were amazing.”April 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Book Ahead. Reserve in advance if you want a good indoor or outdoor creek-view table, as the terrace can get busy.
Try Sunset. Time your visit for sunset if the view is your priority; reviewers found the terrace especially appealing then.
Check Offers. Ask staff to explain every bottle-offer condition, including when complimentary starters must be consumed.
Weekday Value. Check weekday drink promotions before ordering; one review reported drinks available for 15 AED on weekdays.
Parking Plan. Plan your arrival around parking, since a reviewer specifically noted there is no valet service.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Rooftop - Concorde Creek View Hotel, Al Souq Al Kabeer
Al Souq Al Kabeer - Al Fahidi, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Offer Clarity
One guest said bottle promotions and complimentary starter conditions were not explained clearly.
Slow Service
A review reported very slow service when there were not enough staff available.
Parking
Parking was flagged as a drawback, with no valet service available.
Loud Music
The music was enjoyable for one guest but became noticeably loud later in the night.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
30 AED
flavored pipes
“🥹 Their Creamy Garlic Pasta is a must try!!🤌 And you can get flavored pipes for only 30 AED, everyday from 12 pm to 4 am”Google review · July 2025
15 AED
drinks
“The drinks menu is impressive, with straight pours and drinks available for just 15 AED on weekdays—an incredible deal for such high-quality options”Google review · January 2025
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The Bottom Line
Stories Lounge is a rooftop restaurant and shisha spot in Bur Dubai, with views towards Dubai Creek, Old Dubai, abras and the Infinity Bridge. The main draw is the setting: choose indoor or outdoor seating, then settle in for Indian food, pizza or pasta with shisha. It also works for birthdays and family gatherings, with one reviewer describing a surprise celebration arranged in a family room while children were present.
The food has several memorable mentions, including Creamy Garlic Pasta, tandoori prawns, Murgh Pahadi and Kunafa. Shisha reviews are unusually specific: guests describe it as smooth, long-lasting and resistant to harshness, with cinnamon and bubble among the flavours mentioned. Evenings can include belly dancing, Bollywood events, live music or quizzes, so the mood may shift from relaxed to lively.
Book ahead if you care about a prime creek-facing table; the outdoor area can become busy. Sunset is a strong time to visit for the terrace views. Parking may require planning because one review noted no valet service.
Also clarify drink or bottle promotions before committing: a guest said the conditions around complimentary starters were not explained clearly. One reviewer reported weekday drinks at 15 AED, while another mentioned flavoured pipes at 30 AED.